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The leader of the Labour Party is the highest position within the United Kingdom's Labour Party. The current holder of the position is Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, who was elected to the position on 4 April 2020, following his victory in the party's leadership election. [1]
Sir Keir Rodney Starmer KCB KC (/ ˈ k ɪər / ⓘ KEER; born 2 September 1962) is a British politician and barrister who has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024 and as Leader of the Labour Party since 2020. He previously served as Leader of the Opposition from 2020 to 2024.
In April 2020, Keir was elected as Leader of the Labour Party. “It is the honour and privilege of my life. I will do my utmost to guide us through these difficult times, to serve all our communities, and to strive for the good of our country.”
Jun 27, 2024 · British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is the favorite to win the UK’s July 4 election. His message to voters is that his government would bring much-needed change but who is the Labour leader? (AP video shot by: Kwiyeon Ha/Production by: Theodora Tongas)
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Jul 5, 2024 · London — When Keir Starmer was elected to lead Britain's Labour Party in 2020, right after the party suffered its worst general election defeat in 85 years, he made it his mission to make the...
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2 days ago · Keir Starmer (b. 1962) is a British politician and barrister (lawyer) who became leader of the Labour Party in 2020 and prime minister of the United Kingdom in 2024.
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Apr 4, 2020 · Sir Keir Starmer has been elected as the Labour Party's new leader. Widely considered as the frontrunner during the leadership race, Sir Keir was at the heart of Labour's front bench during...
